SURG 106 - Surgical Specialties and Procedures I

5 Total Credits
This course provides students with practical knowledge of specific surgical procedures, indications/diagnoses, relevant anatomy, terminology, patient preparation, possible complications, instruments, equipment, supplies, and set up. This course will cover the topics mentioned in the following specialties: Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, Robotic, General, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Genitourinary, and Ophthalmology.

Course Outcomes

INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL PROCEDURES - Identify common abdominal incisions and exposures, layers, laparotomy instruments, set up, complications and laparotomy procedure.
OBSTETRICS - Identify procedures, indications, anatomy, patient preparation, possible complications, instruments, equipment, and set up.
GYNECOLOGY - Identify procedures, indications, anatomy, patient preparation, possible complications, instruments, equipment, and set up.
OPHTHALMOLOGY - Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures including indications, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Discuss specific factors unique to each surgical procedure including supplies, equipment and instrumentation. Discuss pre-operative, intra operative and post-operative steps specific to each surgical procedure.
GENERAL SURGERY - Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures including indications, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Discuss specific factors unique to each surgical procedure including supplies, equipment and instrumentation. Discuss pre-operative, intra operative and post-operative steps specific to each surgical procedure.
LAPAROSCOPIC/ENDOSCOPIC - Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures including indications, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Discuss specific factors unique to each surgical procedure including supplies, equipment and instrumentation. Discuss pre-operative, intra operative and post-operative steps specific to each surgical procedure.